The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative
Also known as: Cost
CoST is a country centred multi-stakeholder initiative designed to promote transparency and accountability in publicly financed construction.
Activities & Mission
CoST is a country centred multi-stakeholder initiative designed to promote transparency and accountability in publicly financed construction.
Grants
The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £331,232
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,873,152 | £1,871,522 | £1,870,946 | £35,286 | £27,831 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,791,554 | £1,813,678 | £1,812,414 | £205,925 | £15,217 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,222,941 | £1,038,536 | £1,029,930 | £228,049 | £13,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £660,134 | £617,360 | £617,360 | £43,644 | £9,719 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £641,682 | £956,786 | £950,606 | £880 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative
What does The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative do?
CoST is a country centred multi-stakeholder initiative designed to promote transparency and accountability in publicly financed construction.
How much income did The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative report in 2025?
The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative reported total income of £1.87m and reported expenditure of £1.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative registered as a charity?
The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 May 2013 as charity number 1152236. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative?
The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative operate?
The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative operates across 11 areas, including El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala and 8 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative a registered charity?
Yes — The Construction Sector Transparency Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152236.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Also Known As
- Cost
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated